Motorcyclist killed in downtown wreck

Published: Monday, July 15, 2013 at 9:21 a.m.

Last Modified: Monday, July 15, 2013 at 6:05 p.m.

A Wilmington man was killed Sunday night in a motorcycle crash on Front Street.

Police said John Calderone, 39, was southbound on Front Street near Marstellar Street about 11:30 p.m. when the motorcycle he was driving ran into the tires of a tractor-trailer operated by Larry Paige of South Carolina. Wilmington Police Department spokeswoman Linda Rawley was uncertain what direction the tractor-trailer was traveling.

No charges have been filed at this time. The accident is still under investigation.

<p>A Wilmington man was killed Sunday night in a motorcycle crash on Front Street.</p><p>Police said John Calderone, 39, was southbound on Front Street near Marstellar Street about 11:30 p.m. when the motorcycle he was driving ran into the tires of a tractor-trailer operated by Larry Paige of South Carolina. Wilmington Police Department spokeswoman Linda Rawley was uncertain what direction the tractor-trailer was traveling.</p><p>No charges have been filed at this time. The accident is still under investigation.</p><p>– F.T. Norton</p>